Losing Conte makes a considerable difference to a side who have won the last three Serie A titles, according to the Croatia international.

"Even though Allegri is a good coach, without their former coach the Bianconeri have lost something," he said.

Meanwhile, Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon has spoken of Roma's Serie A title chances this season, believing the capital club to be his side's biggest threat.

"After the season they had last season, they have lots of enthusiasm and the knowledge that they were competitive, and they have strengthened too," he told La Stampa. "On the starting grid, they are level with us."

Buffon also welcomed the arrival of Allegri as Conte's successor, and says he is looking forward to working with the former AC Milan boss.

"There have been lots of changes here, but after a fantastic journey with the same people at the commands, a change is also only natural," he said.

"Allegri has his own type of character and there is no one single way which guarantees success, otherwise it would have been patented."